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'I left the game, my mind was on the injury and as I was icing my leg I clicked my phone on and Instagram just lit up.

'Supporters were writing to me accusing me of stuff and I couldn't believe it. My mindset was nowhere near that.

'It never occurred to me people would think that. I'm trying to do the right thing and you have people it seems don't have a clue. They think I have taken the huff because we are 2-1 down and have thought: 'F*** this, I'm off.'

'Your mindset is far removed from that and it's unbelievable to you that people actually think you would do that.'

Out of contract, Mulgrew has scheduled a meeting with Rodgers and hopes to resolve his future after Saturday night's Scotland friendly in France.

The 30-year-old felt he was unfairly scapegoated in November's 2-1 defeat by the Dutch giants at Parkhead

'You want to get it done as soon as possible. But these things never happen quick.

'You want it done right and you want it done properly and it takes time.

'In the meantime, nothing changes for me. I stay as fit as I can and get ready for next season.

'This summer, the priority for me has been getting fit and staying fit and making myself stronger and doing everything I can to have a good season next season.'